Zinc sulfide window plate with a circular aperture is a high-performance optical component designed for superior infrared transmission, excellent mechanical durability, and chemical stability. Manufactured from high-purity ZnS, it provides outstanding optical clarity, minimal absorption, and resistance to environmental degradation, making it an essential material for infrared imaging systems, laser optics, aerospace applications, and precision scientific instruments. Its ability to withstand harsh conditions ensures reliable performance in demanding optical environments.
Product Overview
The Zinc Sulfide circular aperture window plate is an excellent optical component typically used in optical systems for light transmission or reflection. By creating a circular aperture in Zinc Sulfide material, this window plate effectively alters the direction and focus of light while protecting the internal components of the optical system. Zinc Sulfide’s high transparency and high-temperature resistance make it ideal for use in high-precision devices such as laser radar, optical sensors, and spectrometers.
Key Features
- High Transparency: Zinc Sulfide window plates exhibit exceptional light transmission, particularly in the 2–16μm wavelength range, making them ideal for infrared light transmission in thermal imaging systems and other infrared applications.
- Low Reflectivity: Zinc Sulfide has a moderate refractive index and low reflectivity, effectively minimizing light losses in the optical system and enhancing system transmission efficiency.
- High Thermal Stability: With excellent thermal stability, Zinc Sulfide maintains its optical performance even in high-temperature environments, making it suitable for use in harsh conditions.
- High Laser Damage Threshold: This window plate can withstand high-power laser exposure without damage, offering excellent performance in laser applications.
- Outstanding Physical Strength: Zinc Sulfide is durable and resistant to high-impact shock and laser exposure, maintaining its properties under demanding conditions.
Applications
The Zinc Sulfide circular aperture window plate, with its excellent optical properties and high durability, is widely used in the following fields:
- Laser Radar: Used for light transmission or reflection, providing efficient and stable optical transmission.
- Optical Sensors: Functions as a key optical element to protect internal components while ensuring efficient light signal transmission.
- Spectrometers: In infrared spectroscopy, Zinc Sulfide window plates enhance light transmission and efficiency.
- Infrared Imaging Systems: Suitable for thermal imaging equipment, especially in harsh environments, as a front optical window with exceptional light transmission.
- Laser Applications: Due to its high laser damage threshold, Zinc Sulfide window plates are ideal for high-power laser systems.
- High-Precision Optical Systems: Used in laser communication, infrared optical measurements, and other applications requiring high stability and transmission efficiency.
Physical Property | CVD Zinc Sulfide | Multispectral CVD Zinc Sulfide |
Density | 4.09 g/cm³ | 4.09 g/cm³ |
Resistivity | ~10¹² Ω·cm | ~10¹¹ Ω·cm |
Melting Point | 1827 ℃ | - |
Chemical Purity | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Thermal Expansion | 6.6×10⁻⁶ @ 273K | 6.3×10⁻⁶ @ 273K |
7.3×10⁻⁶ @ 373K | 7.0×10⁻⁶ @ 373K | |
Thermal Conductivity | 16.7 W/(m·K) @ 298K | 27.2 W/(m·K) @ 298K |
Specific Heat Capacity | 0.469 J/(g·K) @ 298K | 0.515 J/(g·K) @ 298K |
Knoop Hardness | 200-235 kg/mm² | 160 kg/mm² |
Bending Strength | 103 MPa | - |
Young's Modulus | 74.5 GPa | 74.5 GPa |
Poisson's Coefficient | 0.29 | 0.29 |
Optical Property | CVD Zinc Sulfide | Multispectral CVD Zinc Sulfide |
Transmission Range | 1-14 μm | 0.37-14 μm |
Refractive Index Inhomogeneity | <7.3×10⁻⁴ @ 10.6μm | <0.2×10⁻⁴ @ 632.8nm |
Absorption Coefficient | 0.2 /cm @ 10.6μm | 0.2 /cm @ 10.6μm |
Thermal Light Coefficient | 4.6×10⁻⁵ @ 1150nm | 5.43×10⁻⁵ @ 632.8nm |
4.3×10⁻⁵ @ 3390nm | 4.21×10⁻⁵ @ 1150nm | |
4.1×10⁻⁵ @ 10.6μm | 3.87×10⁻⁵ @ 3390nm |
CVD Zinc Sulfide - Refractive Index and Wavelength | |||
Wavelength (nm) | Refractive Index (n) | Wavelength (nm) | Refractive Index (n) |
620 | 2.355 | 9800 | 2.203 |
1000 | 2.292 | 10600 | 2.192 |
3800 | 2.253 | 11400 | 2.18 |
5000 | 2.246 | 12200 | 2.167 |
7000 | 2.232 | 13800 | 2.132 |
9000 | 2.212 | 14200 | 2.126 |
Multispectral CVD Zinc Sulfide - Refractive Index and Wavelength | |||
Wavelength (nm) | Refractive Index (n) | Wavelength (nm) | Refractive Index (n) |
400 | 2.545 | 8000 | 2.223 |
1010 | 2.292 | 9000 | 2.213 |
2060 | 2.264 | 10000 | 2.201 |
3500 | 2.255 | 11250 | 2.183 |
4500 | 2.25 | 12000 | 2.171 |
5000 | 2.247 | 13000 | 2.153 |
Property | Value |
Diameter Range | 2-300mm |
Focal Length | 15-5000mm |
Thickness | 0.12-60mm |
Surface Quality | 80-50, 60-40, 40-20, 20-10, 10-5 |
Surface Flatness | λ/2, λ/4, λ/8, λ/10 |
Clear Aperture | >90% |
Coating | Customizable |